I have deep seated beliefs that the common people can effect change

But that’s just your belief. I rather stick to history as a foundation for any prognosis. Or psychology, especially psychology of the masses. But yeah, if scientific facts are just pseudointellectual slop for you then there is no way to have a productive conversation.

You’re delusional if you think that this is doomerism. And you’re actually proving my point. Just like I can’t influence you, you can’t influence anyone else either. The difference between us is that I’m aware of it while you aren’t.

Put more money into it of course!

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Technically yes but what is it based on? Human nature. The vast majority has no problem with mass surveillance, just like the vast majority has no problem with climate change. Either people don’t care or they think it will benefit them in some way or they adapt. Humans are very good at adapting. Only a tiny minority is unable to and they can’t influence politics.

That’s no machine, it’s human nature. Everybody wants to get rid of their opponents. Everybody thinks “If I can get my hands on this first…”.

It’s inevitable because all political parties want it. Because everyone wants to use it against their opponents.